Todays tour started with a visit to Ghent. This is a town about half way between Brussells and Bruge, where we were going to next. Bruge has been described as the 'Little Venice' as it is truely a remarkable city with cobble stone streets, horse drawn carriages and the old worldly charm.We took over 120 photo's here and most do not do justice to the city.

Magnificant carvings on a building in Ghent.	The clock tower and spire is again a mjor feature in town.	The green huts are part of the Christmas markets that are so popular.	Modern trams link the old and the new.
Gai & I in Ghent. Still dry and warm currently.	Statues and fountains are features in most cities.	This old castle wall is all that remains - no interior.	Canals were very important for trade between these cities.
Bruge - access is across one of the many bridges.	Our male guide on the right was dressed for the weather.	Another canal - it's as if time stands still here.	One of the many streets. Who is that Aussie guy on the right ?.
Spray jackets on and also a bought umbrella are now part of the package.	Several church spires dominate the landscape.	Another building combining old and new.	The canals are so peaceful. No fast power boats here.

The umbrella came into good use as the weather turned on us all.	This is down the canal where Gai was standing.	One of many ornate covered walkways.	The main square, again with beautiful buildings.
Shops and houses were already lit up for Christmas.	In the centre is the entrance to the Basicilla.	The different buildings from the different periods combine.	The ice skating rink in the middle of the Chritmas markets.
The lights and markets as Gai looks on.	We're too early for skating that day, but hopefully later.	The 'taxis' are all lined up waiting for you if desired.	The alter in the Basicilla as mentioned earlier.
A close up of the Nativity Scene, simple but effective. Live sheep.	More canals with graceful swans on them.	Some artwork to ponder over.	Besides chocolates, lace & tapestries are popular.
The horse and carriage close up.	Shared court yard. Notice the old water pump.	Modern art symbolises Bruge and it's culture.	The Virgin Mary adorns many street corners.
Smallest pub in Belgium. Did we have a drink or not ?.